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Chairperson Nixt stated he thinks this deve!opment is also challenged because of the wetlands. He indicated he would like to see the applicant meet most of the requirements of the property to the north. He agreed six homes abutting one property is too many, and that comer needs to be reduced. He added that even though it is not reqUired, buffering would be nice to help transition the areas. Commissioner Johnson stated that looking at thc PUD criteria, he is not put off by the density, and suggested that the developer cluster the homes a little to pull them away from the north. Commissioner Brauer indicated he would second Chairperson Nixt's concern about the six house against one property. He'stated that is nOt prOper transitioning. Commissioner Johnson stated that he is not sure that only two house abutting Lot 1 is reasonable with the amount of frontage. He sUggested it be equal to what the R-1 guidelines would allow. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Brauer, Shepherd, Van Scoy, and Watson. Voting No: None. -Absent: NOne. Chairperson Nixt recessed the meeting for a short break at 9.'50 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9.'55p. m. Case #8 Request for Sketch Plan ApProVal of Alpine Woods 2nd Addition; Case of Oakwood Land Development Presentation Associate Planner Geisler advised that Oakwood Land Development has applied for sketch plan approval to re-plat 5 single-family lots of AlPine Woods into 7 single-family lots as a part of Alpine Woods 2nd Addition. She stated the subject property is generally located on Sunfish Lake Blvd and 153ra Lane NW. She indicated a ~h°me that was originally slated to remain after the development of Alpine Woods will now be removed, thus allowing for the creation of 2 additional lots. Associate Planner Geisler stated that all of the proposed lots meet urban single-family standards for lot width, size, and frontage on a public road. She indicated the proposed boundary of Alpine Woods 2"d Addition does not include anylwetlands. She stated a tree preservation plan was prepared for Alpine Woods; Staffwill be reviewing this plan to ensure no changes are required in conjunction with Alpine Woods 2nd Addition. Associate Planner Geisler indicated the proposed lots will gain access from 154th Court and Vanadium Street. She stated no changes to any of the streets created with the original Alpine Woods plat are proposed. She indicated staff will need to review revised grading and utility plans prior to final plat approval. Planning Commission/January 6, 2005 Page ISof 21